Veterinary Assistant

Although our name carries a lot of weight, we still feel like a family-owned clinic. We work hard, but because we love what we do, it doesn't really feel like work. We are both patient and client oriented.  We are currently seeking a FT veterinary technician. The candidate must be high energy, task and detail-oriented, able to work both independently, as well as a part of a team. Our team loves to teach, so if you want to learn, look no further. Great sense of humor required.

Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities:

A veterinary assistant provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.

Veterinary Assistant Job Duties:

• Perform direct medical care for patients according to prescribed treatment plan and records; completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Assist DVM with procedures including but not limited to anesthesia, surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory and pharmacy activities.
• Ensure all patients are identified including documentation on the hospital entry day sheet, ID collar and cage card.
• Cares for animals by taking vital signs; collecting samples; administering medications, drugs, and vaccines; bandaging and wrapping wounds; physical and inhalation therapies.
• Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining and lifting animals; providing aid as directed; communication with owner regarding pet’s status
• Supports operations by assembling required supplies and instruments; setting-up surgery table instruments; restraining animals; completing local/regional anesthesia; operating and monitoring anesthetic machines; hooking-up ECG monitors; preparing surgical site; placing catheters; obtaining blood gases; cleaning-up post-surgical site; maintaining sterile conditions; obtaining and verifying medications.
• Maintain log books involving radiology, surgery, anesthesia, laboratory, controlled substances and others required record keeping.
• Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals' rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; observing for clinical signs of disease.
• Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments; sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas; storing sterile supplies; verifying shelf life; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database.
• Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Organize daily duties and medical/surgical procedures for efficient utilization of staff.
• Maintain and update charges for medical/surgical procedures, medications and other service fees.
• Provide education to client regarding medical procedures, medication regimens, follow-up care, diets and other general animal care.
• Work independently when office is closed to provide ongoing patient care.
• Work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adhere to all company safety and animal health care policies.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional journals.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

            Join our exceptional team. Apply today and prepare to have your life transformed.

·         Marginal Functions: 1. Support hospital as needed including cleaning facilities indoors and outdoors

Skills/Qualifications: Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information , Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication; must have Associate or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology.